I am excited about modding it and I see several game specific mods out there, but I was curious what the most popular "common" mods are for almost any machine.

The ones I have found so far that seem to be popular:
* Anti-reflective glass (PDI/Invisglass/Stern HD)
* Color DMD

I also got myself some Polyurethane leg leveler casters so the machine won't damage or leave marks on my hard wood floor.

What other mods are popular that can be done to almost any pinball machine?

Thanks!!

#2 5 years ago

FEZ

Fezmid

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9y 89,300 1,861

Cliffy protectors on high wear areas.
Mylar on high wear areas.

#3 5 years ago

KJS

Mudflaps

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Springfield, VA

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I’m a big fan of shakers, mirror blades and speaker lights (all universal).

#4 5 years ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

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Colordmd is a good choice.
I love toppers, so much empty acreage up there.

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#5 5 years ago

LKD

Luckydogg420

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It can really depend on the age of the game.

Pin gulp drink holders.
Led lights
Coloured rubber bands.

#6 5 years ago

KPC

To reduce heat and power consumption, LED bulbs are a popular choice now, with multiple shapes and sizes available to fit most areas. Go with the "warm white" color if you want to preserve the traditional color tones.

Edit: Ninja'd by 20 seconds!

#7 5 years ago

MOD

modfather

ModFather Pinball Mods

Sunrise, FL

9y 92,900 1,886 8 83

I assume you got yourself a Star Trek. Check out www.modfatherpinball.com Shop by game , lots of cool stuff for your game.

#8 5 years ago

ZZZ

Wickerman2

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Really cheap looking plastic figures stuck all over the place--no matter the consistency of size ratio or anything. Just stick them everywhere.

Also: Sliders under the legs if you have carpet.

#9 5 years ago

ROB

Sembiance

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Quoted from modfather:
I assume you got yourself a Star Trek. Check out www.modfatherpinball.com Shop by game , lots of cool stuff for your game.

Aye! Got a brand new unopened Star Trek LE! I think I may be more excited to mod it than I am to play it

Thanks for the link, it's most appreciated!

#10 5 years ago

???

dreamtheme

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East Wenatchee, WA

5y 24,050 11 4

Pinstadium lights, pinblades and plating metal parts is also pretty common (maybe I've been listening to too much SDTM).

#11 5 years ago

COZ

Coz

RiverCity Arcade

6y 125K 3,818

I’ve got the colordmd on my stern Star Trek, looks so much better than the red dots. Definitely recommend that mod. Star Trek LE is a loaded pin, it will looks really nice with colordmd

#12 5 years ago

ROB

Sembiance

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Asheville, NC

6y 23,150 9 2

Thank you all very much for all the awesome tips on what general mods are common! I've got a bunch of leads now to go research and look into further. Thanks again!

#13 5 years ago

BAM

bam10

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An external sub really helps the sound.

#14 5 years ago

POP

Nevus

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Quoted from Mudflaps:
I’m a big fan of shakers, mirror blades and speaker lights (all universal).

I also frequently use Titan Silicone Rubbers, plastic protectors (I really like some of the new colored styles) and Bright Mods lighted flipper buttons.

#15 5 years ago

CRM

BrewNinja

Slap Save Creations

Elkhorn, WI

8y 50,400 593 11

Titan rubbers, new balls, plastic protectors, cliffys, external sub, shaker. Those are almost always my first things. After that, its usually game dependent.

#16 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Felt PinFoots for the wood floor.

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